Marbled Water

Marbled Water, 30x30, oil on linen, available

Last spring I was in Greece for a few weeks, staying mostly on a small, non-touristy island. Yes, there are a few still in existence. This was our first day on the island and we were checking out various coves and beaches to see what we liked for possible return visits. The beach here was tiny and there were locals living (illegal, I believe) in a few of the syrmata's (boat garages) so it wasn't a place we returned to after this initial visit. But sitting on the natural stone 'walkway' away from the beach and the locals was amazingly tranquil and rejuvenating for the soul. One of us even went swimming. I preferred to sit with my feet in the water being nibbled by small fish, until the jellyfish arrived. I was mesmerized by the patterns made in the water. I had never experienced anything like it before. As the light shifted so did the patterns and reflections. I took a series of photos as the patterns evolved until this marbled effect showed up. It was the last photo I shot in the series and my favorite. Suffice it to say, whenever near water I studied it and was continually enchanted by the way it was a living entity ever changing before my eyes. I hope to do more water scenes I encountered to show how distinct the different areas of the island were and how the light impacted the designs in the water. I have been to  many beaches around the world and have never seen anything like what I saw in the Aegean.
Enjoy!
If you have a better idea for a title, I am always open to suggestions. I lack creativity in naming paintings...

Have a Seat - View of the Aegean Sea

Have a Seat, 12x16, oil on panel   available

A few months ago I posted a painting of the Path less Taken. I mentioned in that post that my son suggested I do a companion piece so that we could all see what was at the end of the path and I included the block in of the new painting. I personally like the idea of the path leads where each individual decides what they want to see at the end of the path, but like so many mothers, I aim to please. So here is the scene where that path led. It is on the island of Milos in the Aegean Sea. The ice plant flowers were supersized adding a wonderful splash of bold color here and there.

Morning Mist on the River Yonne, Burgundy

Morning Mist, 12x24, oil on panel, available

Can you believe it?? I am posting a painting I did. Amazing I have the nerve after all those wonderful paintings I posted from the Laguna Art Museum the past few weeks. So be it. Thought it was time to get with the program. Lots coming off the easel at the same time!

Today's painting is a remake of a sketch I did, oh, 7-8 years ago. I was so happy with it but decided it  needed a facelift.

This scene is from a trip I took over ten years ago to Burgundy in France. My sister had rented a boat to do a river cruise on our own. There were 7 of us. I believe it was called a barge trip but really we had what I would call a yacht. We spent almost a week on the L'Yonne River. This stop was Joigny if my memory serves. I was usually one of the first ones up in the morning so I would go out and find a patisserie and bring home breakfast for everyone. Hence being out in the early morning fog that blanketed the river.  These boats were moored across from ours. It was interesting to see how many countries were represented by the boats. And yes, we saw many a working barge.